It seemed like the class was pretty interested in the reburial tradition of Madagascar. The link below is a full explanation and a video as well. We couldn't answer all your questions in class so here is your chance to see what its all about for yourself.
This video has a couple gongs and about 50 Tibetan singing bowls. The bowls are all different sizes and the music is pretty interesting and meditative.
This video is a short clip of a Chinese opera. The sound quality isn't that great and the
triangle part is a little annoying, BUT the costumes are a really cool. It is also a peak at the Chinese voice.
I love the video of the man playing the Tibetan singing bowls. It's interesting how the music reflects the major religions/beliefs of the cultures we studied. This example of Tibetan music is very meditative which coorolates to the major religion of the area. Just as the rhythmic music of Native Americans coincides with the spiritual dances.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the post explaining the Madagascar reburial. Although, I still find it strange, at least I have more insight and can try to be more accepting. I am not surprised Christians have and have had problems with this tradition. I'm glad the Catholic church regards it as cultural.
ReplyDeleteI didn't expect the singing bowl to be tapped, but that seemed to work well for maintaining the sound. The harmonies were very meditative. I enjoyed watching the mallet being used in various ways to produce sound. I liked the gong's sound!
I'm excited that you posted the Chinese opera. I was curious to hear more singing. It has a very nasal timbre, which doesn't surprise me. They have an interesting vocal slide.